DRC Ambassador Denounces Eastern Violence at UN, Demands Rwanda's Withdrawal

The Democratic Republic of Congo's ambassador to the United Nations, Zénon Mukongo Ngay, presented a grim picture of the security situation in the country's eastern regions to the UN Security Council. He detailed the persistent armed violence and its devastating impact on civilians. Ambassador Mukongo Ngay stated that the M23-RDF coalition continues to occupy Congolese towns, establish parallel administrations, and threaten further military advances. He emphasized the severe suffering of the civilian population, reporting that hundreds of women and children are killed daily. The ambassador also highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced and widespread human rights violations being documented. In response, the DRC urged the international community to take concrete actions. "My delegation calls for the full and unconditional implementation of resolution 2773-2025," Mukongo Ngay declared, specifically demanding the unconditional withdrawal of the Rwandan defense force from Congolese territory and an immediate cessation of hostilities by the M23. He also underscored the vital role of the UN mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), stressing the need to ensure its freedom of movement and adequate resources to fulfill its mandate. The ambassador's statement was part of the Security Council's quarterly briefing on the DRC's security situation.